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Democrats plot a post-Mueller strategy
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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Jul 26, 2019
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Podcast episode
Description
This week's Congressional appearance by Robert S. Mueller III landed
with a thud, so what's next for Democrats itching to impeach the
president? Sarah Ferris from POLITICO's Congressional team joins the
show to explain why Nancy Pelosi's team is maintaining a united front in
public, even if they're arguing behind closed doors.
Plus, POLITICO's Chief Economic Correspondent Ben White breaks down how
the president's advisers are trying to safeguard the long-running
economic boom, even if it means walking away from their opposition to
deficit spending. We take a look inside the "do no harm" caucus.
with a thud, so what's next for Democrats itching to impeach the
president? Sarah Ferris from POLITICO's Congressional team joins the
show to explain why Nancy Pelosi's team is maintaining a united front in
public, even if they're arguing behind closed doors.
Plus, POLITICO's Chief Economic Correspondent Ben White breaks down how
the president's advisers are trying to safeguard the long-running
economic boom, even if it means walking away from their opposition to
deficit spending. We take a look inside the "do no harm" caucus.
Released:
Jul 26, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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